Game Blog: Blazers @ Spurs - March 28

[Dex]

Yeah, if the Blazers start making shots, this one could get ugly quick.

[Spursnlego]

Can't get stops...

[Thomas82]

yeah, if the blazers start making shots, this one could get ugly quick.

+1

[wunderkindepiphany]

damn that Schlotsky's looks good haha

[benefactor]

:lmao The Blazers arent even sweating...
Yeah...they are just going through the motions. Hopefully the Spurs can keep it within striking distance, go hard late and steal the W.

[Splits]

Fucking Blazers are on fire. 4-6 from 3, 18-29 overall. They have to cool down, our defense hasn't been THAT bad. Gotta keep this within single digits going into the half

[Capt Bringdown]

Boston down by 6 with 4 and change left against Indy.

[Spurologist]

It's only march????????????

[BillMc]

On the good news front, Chicago is losing.

[Mal]

Boston down by 6 with 4 and change left against Indy.

Who cares about them ? Currently Spurs have their own problems

[Nathan89]

Bad pass to tiago took him out of a position to succeed. couple plays ago

[CFH]

Quinn just keeps hitting shots

[wunderkindepiphany]

bs call

[benefactor]

24 second violation...defense.

[Mal]

Offens is there. But no D today

[Juggity]

Best game of the season for Quinn. Maybe we haven't given him a fair shake?...nah, he's usually trash.

[Spurs Brazil]

good D JA

[benefactor]

lol foul on Hill.

[wunderkindepiphany]

dumb ass refs

[NRHector]

the way this game is going it seems like the Spurs might have a chance unless dumbass Pop brings in Bonner

[Spurologist]

foul on hill????

:lol

[Ice009]

Quinn summoning the power of all the Elf lords.

[Mal]

Another one :lol

[benefactor]

Novak going Manu.

[Mal]

foul on Hill :lol

[DPG21920]

Lmao novak

[wunderkindepiphany]

Novaks stroke is clean

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[tdunk21]

novak>>>>>>>>>bonner

[benefactor]

...drive rj.

[01Snake]

So tired of these shit calls

[Libri]

Quinn summoning the power of all the Elf lords.

http://images.wikia.com/forgottenrealms/images/a/a1/Elves.jpg

[Thomas82]

Come on Splitter!!!

[Supergirl]

Refs don't even know the Spurs players on the floor and are calling the Spurs for anything and everything. Ugh.

[alchemist]

spurs d = touch fouls :lol

[wunderkindepiphany]

good call, but JAs head is in the right place. He's making a difference on D right now. Current lineup is finding some rhythm. Come on Neal.

[Supergirl]

You know the reffing is bad when the opposing team is TELLING the refs to call a foul on them

[TDomination]

Splitter!! And one!

[benefactor]

Splllittttahhh

[Thomas82]

Splitter with another and 1!!!!!

[duncan228]

Splitter with the hustle!

[wunderkindepiphany]

Tiagos second and one. He needs to teach Blair how to take time in the block. Great footwork.

[DPG21920]

Tiago is fun to watch.

[benefactor]

Saw that coming.

[Thomas82]

Gotta make the FTs man!!!

[01Snake]

Every time they show Manu you can tell he is so pissed at not being on the floor.

[Mal]

Tiagooo

[tdunk21]

tiago and 1 ......

[Mr Fundamental]

Tiagoo!!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[benefactor]

Just can't get any calls.

[Spurologist]

Bonner is bound to have a good game when it matters, no?

[Pauleta14]

See Pop ??

Thiago a usefull actually a BB player...

[Capt Bringdown]

Splitter >>>> Blair. It's not even close.
FU, Pop.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

The better Splitter does, the more and more Pop looks like an idiot.


Having said that, I'm impressed with the Spurs keeping it so close. :tu

[Thomas82]

bonner is bound to have a good game when it matters, no?

no!!

[Mal]

Spurs aint got calls

[alchemist]

Every time they show Manu you can tell he is so pissed at not being on the floor.
he should be mad at himself for injuring his damn self. :ihit

[benefactor]

Great, great effort so far. There is still a good chance they will get blown out in the second, but for now they are competing hard.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Tiago's game around the rim looks so damn soft and off-rhythm....but it's difficult not to give him credit when you look at the production he puts up with this new playing time.


Pop is looking like a total idiot for not giving this guy more minutes.

[Holden_Caulfield]

this is the george hill we all know. got me worried a little.

[spurastic]

he should be mad at himself for injuring his damn self. :ihit

Shut up...Manu didn't injure himself.

[weebo]

I'm calling it now. If bonner doesn't play for the remainder we win this shit.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Neal got T'ed up. Wow. He got pissed!

[Supergirl]

these refs need to be fired ASAP

[benefactor]

lol tech.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN
.All four injured Spurs on bench in jackets. Tim Duncan appears to be out of his walking boot. #sharpdressedmen

[wunderkindepiphany]

bad call and then a stupid T on Neal, come on Neal

[Capt Bringdown]

Jee-jus. Our scrubs have brought it tonight. Regular rotation guys look like shite.

[Mal]

Offensive foul

[NRHector]

I'm calling it now. If bonner doesn't play for the remainder we win this shit.

let's pray for that

[DPG21920]

That's a no call. Bs they called a charge

[Supergirl]

Refs are demoralizing our scrubs. PLay through this, rookies. It's part of the league.

[benefactor]

Another and one!

[Ice009]

The Spurs have too many dumb players.

You know Pop has overlooked players like Gerald Wallace because he thinks they are dumb and the guys he's got now have no height, no athleticism, and are dumber than those guys he's passed on.

[DPG21920]

Hill w b2b very good games.

[Thomas82]

Just terrible with these FTs tonight!!

[benefactor]

RJ with 2 points is inexcusable. He has to wake the hell up.

[Libri]

Pop is looking like a total idiot for not giving this guy more minutes.

Yes, but does Pop know he's looking like a total idiot for not giving him significant minutes?

[Splits]

Is Andre Old Man Miller going to miss? JESUS FUCK

[tdunk21]

hill and 1......

[MannyIsGod]

Spurs have a hard enough time staying in this game without having to deal with the fucking refs being such cockbreaths too. Jesus christ.

[Mal]

Spurs can win, but I am going sleep

[Spurologist]

fuckin Miller and Batum giving us no chance

[Capt Bringdown]

Blazers can't miss.

[alchemist]

Shut up...Manu didn't injure himself.
right.....

[Thompson]

Pop is looking like a total idiot for not giving this guy more minutes.

In the fourth quarter, will Pop suddenly redeem himself, or will he dig a little deeper? I think the latter would be a safe bet, unfortunately.

Then again, with Duncan out and McDyess apparently not playing either, he'd have to go the entire 4th quarter with Blair/Bonner. I guess tonight will only answer whether Pop is stubborn or completely insane.

[Ice009]

Rj 2 points.

He's not even worth his current cheap reworked contract.

YOU ARE FUCKING TRASH RJ.

[boutons_deux]

Blazer red hot @ 58%, on the road.

[alchemist]

Blazers can't miss.
it's bonner's fault :lol

[Thomas82]

Every time we start to make a run, they pull away!!!

[Supergirl]

are you fucking kidding me? enough with these phantom "blocking fouls". This is the refs of this game code for, oh, the Blazers missed, give em a bail out foul call

[Josepatches_]

Hill is been very aggresive.That's the way.

[DPG21920]

Hill looks blazing fast. Stop then score.

[tdunk21]

lol @ the touch fouls

[Chieflion]

If George Hill can be this aggressive every game, he would look like a way better player.

[Capt Bringdown]

it's bonner's fault :lol

Ha ha, that's soo funny dude.

[Supergirl]

Every time we start to make a run, they pull away!!!

I think you mean every time we make a run the refs bail the Blazers out with a phantom foul call

[Ice009]

Should have just let RJ go and went with a rookie or NBDL player.

[DPG21920]

Hill.

[Thomas82]

We are lucky to be down only 7 at the half...

[alchemist]

Ha ha, that's soo funny dude.
is it not though?

[CFH]

Only down 7 at the half, not bad

[Amuseddaysleeper]

The Spurs are a million times better with Bonner on the bench, it's actually pretty hilarious.

[Spurologist]

DAMN!! What a move by Hill to end the half....he needs to carry that kind of play in the playoffs....ALL OUT ATTACK

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Where the F has this version of Hill been all year??

[Juggity]

Still hanging in there, but more tenuously. Hope they can prove me wrong, but I have a sinking feeling that this may be the closest they get for the duration of the game

[Mugen]

George Hill is a freaking beast when he's aggressive.

[tdunk21]

7 point deficit by 2nd and 3rd string players.....not bad i'll take it

[MannyIsGod]

Fuck the refs in the first half. I hate bitching about them but this shit is getting old FAST.

Glad to be down only 7. Hope we can remind Miller he's a fucking bitch and he comes down to earth.

[Spurs Brazil]

Good fight for the guys in the 1st half. Hill with another great game. If Neal, Blair and RJ help in the 2nd half we might get a chance

[Spursnlego]

Considering Portland's offensive onslaught and the fact we're playing 5 on 8 right now, being down 7 is not that bad...

[ajballer4]

In the fourth quarter, will Pop suddenly redeem himself, or will he dig a little deeper? I think the latter would be a safe bet, unfortunately.

Then again, with Duncan out and McDyess apparently not playing either, he'd have to go the entire 4th quarter with Blair/Bonner. I guess tonight will only answer whether Pop is stubborn or completely insane.

Novak says hello

[Capt Bringdown]

Not too bad considering.
Anyone else notice how important it is for Neal to hit his first shot? Hope he snaps out of it.

[NRHector]

Basketball Gods please don't let Pop play Bonner

[Ice009]

If George Hill can be this aggressive every game, he would look like a way better player.

George Hill is a SG.

He just needs to play SG like Kobe and GO OFF!

Forget running the point, just play SG.

Another great play from Hill. Hill's been sensational.

[Cessation]

Look at splitter, competing hard, fucking up at times, yes, but you see his improvement along the way. Imagine how good he'd be if he was getting minutes from the start, over those retards bonner and blair. Now its too late obviously, but at least small consolation is pop looking like a dumbass.

[Splits]

Blazers are shooting 60% from the field and 70% from 3. They are coming off a back-2-back. If they can keep shooting like that in the 2nd half, this game is over. Hope these fuckers cool the fuck off.

[Josepatches_]

Hill could have a bigger offensive role in the team and Manu & Tony would be more fresh coming playoff time.

He could score 15 ppg easily.

[benefactor]

Man...if I could only sneak up behind Rick Renner with some clippers....

[Spurs Brazil]

Sean said we might see everybody back against the Celtics

[Cessation]

Its noticeble that blazers are hardly even trying and leading by seven, while the spurs are working hard to just not get blown out, nevermind winning the game. Not sure how long blazers will be toying with the spurs.

[BillMc]

It would be nice if RJ put his stamp on the game - just once. He is BY FAR the highest paid and most experienced active player for us.

[Mr Fundamental]

Scored 51 without the big 4. That's good.

Portland's 5-7 3pt is killing us.

[Josepatches_]

Where the F has this version of Hill been all year??

.Too many weapons in the team.He never can take so many shots.

Tonight if he miss one he still can shoot unlike all the year.

[Capt Bringdown]

Hill could have a bigger offensive role in the team and Manu & Tony would be more fresh coming playoff time.

He could score 15 ppg easily.

Not sure about that. He was playing so well earlier this season and then promptly fell off a cliff.

Without doubt his game benefits from being more aggressive. Maybe with Manu & Parker there's not enough ball to go around?

[Ice009]

Pop needs to grab RJ on the walk back to the locker room.

Pop needs to grab him and push him into the wall and tell him you should be fucking leading the team tonight, instead you're the fucking worst player on the court.

I reckon Danny Green has done better than RJ tonight.

[BillMc]

Scored 51 without the big 4. That's good.

Portland's 5-7 3pt is killing us.

So what drops? Our offense or their 3 point shooting?

[boutons_deux]

If the Blazers cool off from 60%, and the Spurs hold steady, we got a great chance.

Facing 60% and down 7? great

[BillMc]

Pop needs to grab RJ on the walk back to the locker room.

Pop needs to grab him and push him into the wall and tell him you should be fucking leading the team tonight, instead you're the fucking worst player on the court.

I reckon Danny Green has done better than RJ tonight.
This.

[Mugen]

Pretty fucking sad that Quinn/Anderson/Splitter are showing more heart than RJ/Bonner/Blair.

[Cessation]

Maybe spurs could trade rj, it shoud be easier with his restructured contract. He's isn't getting any younger or better.

[NRHector]

In the 2nd half stupid refs better start the homecooking

[silverblk mystix]

Zarba on the phone with Stern @ halftime;

Stern: Why didn't you get that Splitter guy with 4 or 5 fouls?

Zarba: Sorry boss...I'll try harder, I promise...

Stern: Make sure you do something about Hill, too...and what the fuck was that 2nd foul on Bonner for? You know he needs to be out there at all times,right?

Zarba: I'll fix it boss!

[Sean Cagney]

If the Blazers cool off from 60%, and the Spurs hold steady, we got a great chance.

Facing 60% and down 7? great

With the injuries thats all you can hope for is a shot! I hope they get a shot to win this one.

[Mugen]

I forgot how much of a bitch Zach Garba is. The motherf'n Jon Barry of refs, tbh.

[duncan228]

Sean said we might see everybody back against the Celtics

Hope he's right and they're all healthy.

[alex_tru]

I hope we can win tonight,Go Spurs Go!!!

[Capt Bringdown]

Splitter has been on track to averaging a double-double these 4 games.

Maybe that's why he's been pulled in the 4th. ;)

[ShoogarBear]

Okay, I missed the first half. Somebody care to explain to me how, with four starters out, Richard Jefferson could still only manage TWO FG attempts? I mean, is that even defensible?

(Not like in, "can the Blazers defend that", because that answer is obvious.)

[TD 21]

Looks like there's been an edict sent down from the league to the officials, to make sure they do everything in their power to make sure the Lakers are the number one seed.

How else do you explain the progressively worse officiating? It was already bad recently, yet it's still managed to go to a whole new level tonight. This team is already playing without their three best players and another starter, yet it's as if they're scared that they might win anyway. Every time they get it close, two calls go against them and it's back close to ten. They haven't gotten a 50/50 call yet.

I don't give a damn if they're playing mostly unestablished young players or journeymen, they should still receive the respect that generally accompanies the team with the best record in the league, particularly playing on it's home floor.

This team needs to man up. I realize the Spurs have got a cadre of players who would make the all non-intimidating team, but still. 6-7 220 Wallace is posting up 6-10 (really 6-9) 240 Novak and abusing him? He should be taking it personally that they're going at him in the post with a significantly smaller player.

I realize the defensive personnel isn't exactly great, but this team is bordering on Raptors-esque defensively in the past ten or so games. Part of it is bad luck, but still, this is unacceptable.

[Spursnlego]

Zarba on the phone with Stern @ halftime;

Stern: Why didn't you get that Splitter guy with 4 or 5 fouls?

Zarba: Sorry boss...I'll try harder, I promise...

Stern: Make sure you do something about Hill, too...and what the fuck was that 2nd foul on Bonner for? You know he needs to be out there at all times,right?

Zarba: I'll fix it boss!




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[Thomas82]

hope he's right and they're all healthy.

+1

[Sean Cagney]

Pretty fucking sad that Quinn/Anderson/Splitter are showing more heart than RJ/Bonner/Blair.

Not hard at all to show more heart than Bonner, he is horrible late in the seasons and this year no different.

[Cessation]

lol "bonner needs to be out there, dont call fouls on him"

[Libri]

Maybe spurs could trade rj, it shoud be easier with his restructured contract. He's isn't getting any younger or better.

His contact increases for the next three seasons and even has player option in his last year, $11 million.

[DPG21920]

Offensive? WTF

[Thomas82]

Get Jefferson out of there!!!

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

im late but i made it. i hear gh3 is having a helluva game

[CFH]

Spurs still can't get a call :lol

[slick'81]

damn so duncan and manu out for this week and now parker and mcdyess

[TDomination]

what, geez wallace is obviously still moving

[Cessation]

wow!!! what a horrible call

[MannyIsGod]

Wow. FUCK. THESE. REFS.

[DPG21920]

Same call that went against Anderson. Spurs getting stops but can't score.

[Thomas82]

Why do we keep getting layups blocked!!!???!!!

[Cessation]

His contact increases for the next three seasons and even has player option in his last year, $11 million.

I'm aware of that, even so 9 mill a year is better than 14 he was making before.

[Rummpd]

Splitter is a friggin real NBA center!

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

:lol bonner might have got a finger on that

[Thomas82]

damn so duncan and manu out for this week and now parker and mcdyess

I heard we might be getting everybody back against the Celtics.

[TDomination]

Splitter, very nice move against Aldridge!

[DPG21920]

Tiago is a pimp

[Cessation]

HolY shit spliter is making aldrige his bitch.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

This could turn into the most exciting game for the Spurs in weeks :lol

Loving the energy so far.

[Ice009]

RJ worst player EVER

[Thomas82]

Splitter!!!!

[Spurologist]

Tiaggooooo!

[MannyIsGod]

Spurs fucking battling. If these refs would fucking get a clue we might have a shot.

[Brazil]

w/o the stupid calls we would be leading this game.worst refs ever

[01Snake]

RJ gets more BS fucking charging calls than anyone in the league.

[NRHector]

Tiago making Pop look like a dumbass:lol

[c whata11]

refs are shit.

[DesignatedT]

great move by tiago

[CP48107]

I do not understand why Pop didn't want to play Tiago earlier in the season. I just don't get it.

[Thomas82]

This could turn into the most exciting game for the Spurs in weeks :lol

Loving the energy so far.

Hopefully we can build on this little run!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Good start, nice move by Tiago

[Capt Bringdown]

Splitter shitting in Pop's Cabernet.

[DPG21920]

Casper the friendly Spur.

[shyne]

Pop fucked this one up with Splitter

[duncan228]

This could turn into the most exciting game for the Spurs in weeks :lol

Loving the energy so far.

Fun to watch. :tu

[CFH]

Good start to the half, keep it up

[Cessation]

Pop didn't play splitter because he thought, bonner/blair would dominate playoffs. Then lakers raped the spurs at home, and he came to his senses.

[Ice009]

Tiago!!!!

[Rummpd]

Splitter covers up Bonner's deficiencies!

[Cessation]

Golden god domination1!!! Fuck you pop!!!

[Rummpd]

Take the lead Spurs!

[MannyIsGod]

Great PNR. Hill finding Tiago!

[duncan228]

:lol



Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, in full street clothes, spending this timeout discussing a no-call with ref Derrick Stafford.

[Thomas82]

God job Splitter!!!

[Josepatches_]

They can't stop Tiago

[DPG21920]

Tiagos hands have improved. I think it was just nerves early this year. Tiago making things happen.

[Libri]

I do not understand why Pop didn't want to play Tiago earlier in the season. I just don't get it.

According to Pop, it wouldn't have been fair to Tiago or the team.

Anybody figure out what the hell that meant?

[Cessation]

Holy shit, I've never seen splitter this aggressive, he knows he put a bitch stamp on aldriges.

[Rummpd]

They have tied the Blazers with a half a team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spurologist]

Spurtalk meltdown guaranteed to continue...win or lose

RJ needs to get out....he looks like a scared bitch out there

[DesignatedT]

Tiago makin something outta nothing.

[Thomas82]

Man......missed the 2nd one!!

[MannyIsGod]

Bonner and Tiago both playing extremely well right now. Perhaps we'll see more Splitter/Bonner instead of Blair/Bonner going forward.

I'm not going to hold my breath.

[DPG21920]

Casper, stay disciplined.

[Thomas82]

Good to see Dick leave the game, he is useless tonight!!

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

dammit

[Thomas82]

Come on Spurs....we can do this!!!

[DPG21920]

I like what I've seen from green today. Solid defender, pretty good athlete.

[Capt Bringdown]

TD needs to have a word with Pop about Splitter. There's no way a Hall of Fame player should be paired with a scrub like Blair.

[Thomas82]

Came so close!!

[remingtonbo2001]

No, Blair getting ready to come in.

[Rummpd]

Jabbar Bonner!

[Thomas82]

td needs to have a word with pop about splitter. There's no way a hall of fame player should be paired with a scrub like blair.

+1

[DPG21920]

That was a great move from tiago.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

matty says funk tha haters

[Rummpd]

Put Novak in then as Splitter covers up Bonner's crap.

[Thomas82]

Come on, let's get that lead!!!

[Cessation]

wow great d by splitter on roy

[ezau]

Wow, Splitter. Can anybody tell me what the fuck is going on with RJ?

[remingtonbo2001]

Bill Schoening "Kareem Abdul JaBonner". :lol

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

i can see bonner had his wheaties this morning

[Rummpd]

George Hill making a case to start -hell start Manu for Jefferson, Hill and Parker.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago playing amazing D.

[DPG21920]

Hill forcing his way to the line.

[Thomas82]

Aww nawww.......Splitter is out!!

[CFH]

Need to hit the free throws Hill

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

Bill Schoening "Kareem Abdul JaBonner". :lol

i heard that the other night. good stuff

[Rummpd]

Hill with 20 after 30 damm!

[Thomas82]

Come on Hill!!!

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao @ Jabonner I wonder how long he's been sitting on that.

[Libri]

Wow, Splitter. Can anybody tell me what the fuck is going on with RJ?

Doesn't give consistent effort. :(

[Rummpd]

Start Hill Manu Parker Duncan and Splitter!

[Spursnlego]

Can't take the lead!!!!

[remingtonbo2001]

Offensive Rebound?!? Wonder what happened...:rolleyes

[ezau]

Splitter is making a case for himself in the playoffs.

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao

Blair Novak might be worse than Bonner Blair.

Its almost like Pop just wants to kill the momentum. The fuck man.

[Thomas82]

Doesn't give consistent effort. :(

He is useless these days. It would be nice to have the RJ from the beginning of the season back.

[silverblackfan]

Damn local black out (seattle)! No dvr game waiting at home, so it's off to the forum.
From the play by play like the bench is putting in a pretty solid effort. Tiago and Hill having an impact.

[HighLowLobForBig-50]

:lmao @ Jabonner I wonder how long he's been sitting on that.

its a repeat now cause he said it the other night
now we just need sean's "keys" joke

[Knoxxx]

Come on Neal goose egg??!

[Ice009]

Dejuan sucks.

Andre Miller dominated his ass in the paint.

[Thomas82]

Can't take the lead!!!!

Yeah, it's frustrating!!

[Ice009]

Dejuan sucks.

Andre Miller dominated his ass in the paint.

[Spurs Brazil]

Hope we can survive this minutes with Blair

[Thomas82]

:lmao

Blair Novak might be worse than Bonner Blair.

Its almost like Pop just wants to kill the momentum. The fuck man.

Yes.....unfortunately!!

[ezau]

Splitter must start with Duncan especially when guarding massive frontlines.

[Spurs Brazil]

Tiago must get Blair minutes when TD is back. Tiago can cover Bonner weak D

[OoOoOoOoOoO]

I wonder if splitter will get any playing time in the 4th

[DPG21920]

Fng Hill. Spurs need to see the lead.

[ezau]

No one can stop George Hill tonight

[Juggity]

lead!!!!

...dammit

[DPG21920]

Fuc*

[Ice009]

Bonner and Tiago both playing extremely well right now. Perhaps we'll see more Splitter/Bonner instead of Blair/Bonner going forward.

I'm not going to hold my breath.

I can definitely go with Splitter/Bonner over the alternative.

[TDomination]

geez we cannot get the lead

[ShoogarBear]

bullshit call.